When should I send out event invitations?

Traditionally, invitations are sent 6-8 weeks before the event.

Save-the-date cards should be sent 6-8 months before the event, but can be sent up to a year in advance if all details are finalized.

Destination weddings need more advance notice so invitations should be sent out 3 months before and save-the-date notices should be sent out 8-12 months before.